Element USE: DEGREE WITH VERBS
SuperCat ADVERBS
SubCat adverbs as modifiers
Lexical Range 2
Level B1
Cando Can use an increasing range of degree adverbs ('a little', 'a bit') with verbs to indicate degree or intensity. ► determiners
Corrected Learner Example When I came to England, one year ago, I didn't know any English word, now I'm very happy because I don't speak very well but I can understand and speak a little. (Sri Lanka; B1 THRESHOLD; 2002; Mongolian; Pass)

I suggest you to take a little break of about one minute between hours and walk to relax a bit. (Uruguay; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)

I go to bed and I read just a little bit. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; Italian; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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